Player-recommended · 23.0 → 3.5Third Shot
How to hit a consistent third-shot drop, paddle tip down
Linked in two separate r/Pickleball threads as the reference technique to copy.
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Player-recommended · 13.0 → 3.5Third Shot
Forehand drop as a long dink: sideways stance, firm wrist
A player struggling with drops switched to this method and reported immediate consistency.
Player-recommended · 13.0 → 3.5Third Shot
Treat the drop like a long dink
Recommended for keeping the drop simple and repeatable.
Player-recommended · 13.0 → 3.5Third Shot
Hit the drop higher so it clears the net
Fixes the most common 3.0 miss: drops into the net.
Player-recommended · 13.0 → 3.5Third Shot
Ben Johns' one-minute drop mechanics
Given as the fix for flicking the wrist and popping drops up.
Editor pick3.0 → 3.5Third Shot
A cheap target-line drill for drop height
Simple solo setup that shows the arc a good drop needs.
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